1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1972 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 735 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2950 mm |
